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Emotional wellbeing / Creative hobbies

I was burned out and overwhelmed – but picking up my paintbrush helped me reclaim joy again

In a culture that prizes productivity, reclaiming joy through creativity isn’t indulgent — it’s a powerful act of self-alignment that fuels energy, confidence and mental health When was the last time you did something purely because it delighted you? Not because it was useful, productive or self-improving — but because it made you feel energised, […]

I was burned out and overwhelmed – but picking up my paintbrush helped me reclaim joy again
Emotional wellbeing / Family & parenting

‘I was a doormat — I don’t want my daughter to be one.’ Are we raising a generation that feels okay saying ‘no’?

Exploring the psychology behind children, boundaries and guilt-free self-care — and what it means for our kids For decades, we have been taught that psychological health boils down to resilience: the ability to cope, endure and push through. Emotional strength meant not being derailed. Independence meant not needing too much. In subtle ways, many adults […]

‘I was a doormat — I don’t want my daughter to be one.’ Are we raising a generation that feels okay saying ‘no’?